Weaving Some Calligraphy Magic - Calliarts for June

 Dear Members and Followers,

While it may be cold outside, we haven't stopped bringing you another exciting Calliarts afternoon, this time with Glenis Sheather, who will be taking us through the fun of Weaver Script.

When we consider the use of pointed pens we immediately think of Copperplate and its variations.  However, a pointed pen can be used for many more scripts and one of these is Weaver Script.  This fun script was designed by American calligrapher, the late Gwen Weaver.  The script has only 26 letters (no capitals) so can be easily leant in a three-hour workshop.  The aim of this Calliarts is to have a fun and relaxing afternoon playing with some interesting letters. 

Materials List: 

Pointed nibs - either straight nibs in an oblique holder or an elbow nib in a straight holder

Layout pad

Plastic ruler

HB or 2B pencil

Ink or gouache of your choice

Usual Calligraphy gear

When - Saturday June 12 2021 - 1pm to 4pm

Tutor - Glenis Sheather

Where - Sylvania Community Hall, Canberra Road, Sylvania

Cost - $15.00

Bookings - Essential - please email southscribes@yahoo.com.au to book and payment details.

Uncial – Pointed Nib – Workshop 18 February 2017

Dear Members and Followers,

Yours truly is taking you through the joy of Uncial but this time time with a pointed nib.

Many calligraphic hands lend themselves to the lightweight texture of the pointed nib and you will also find that pointed nib work has a certain gracefulness about it.

This one day workshop will utilise a pointed nib to create the uncial script instead of a traditional chisel-edged nib (it will not be the modern uncial script previously taught).

Materials List:

·        Usual calligraphy gear (ruler, A3 or A4 bleedproof or bond paper, eraser, ink or gouache, lead pencils, etc.)

·        Straight pen-holder

·        Straight pointed pen nib/s (bring what you have to experiment with. A Gillot 404 is a good start as it is a little stiffer which makes learning how to obtain thicks through pressure easier)

·        Tracing paper

Suitability – All levels.*

 * If you are a beginner to calligraphy and would like to spend the time learning Uncial hand with a chisel nib, please contact us as arrangements can be made to accommodate you on the day.

Kindly supported by Sutherland Shire Council